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Jon Lazar

Position(s): RB

Jon Lazar attended South Tama High School and lived in Tama, Iowa. He originally committed to Iowa State, but changed his mind and signed with Iowa.

In his Iowa career, he rushed 304 times for 1225 yards (4 yards per carry), and 7 TDs. He also caught the ball 44 times for 382 yards (8.7 yards per reception and 3 TDs). He was named All-Big Ten honorable mention in 1977 as a fullback.

Born 1/19/1957 and is 68 years old.

All Conference: Honorable Mention (1977)

SEASONS

1975-1976 (L)

1976-1977 (L)

1977-1978 (L)

1978-1979 (L)

VIDEOS

Jon Lazar Highlights vs Michigan State (1976)

FAMOUS QUOTES from Jon Lazar

The ball went to Tom Grine. Grine handed it to me from behind, between my legs. I held up about two seconds so everybody would think the play was going the other way. But one Michigan State player grabbed me by the ankle and tore off my shoe. So I had to go the whole distance without a shoe. I wasn't sure I was going into the end zone until I got to the 10-yard line.
...from Iowa vs. Michigan State on 11/20/1976

We accomplished on thing for sure - we've got our confidence back. We know we can move the ball. We didn't give up. I can't imagine that Iowa fans weren't proud of the team they saw in the second half.
...from Iowa vs. Minnesota on 10/14/1978 - Lazar talking about the team's second half performance against Minnesota.

Our fake fooled everybody except Michigan State's back-side end. He grabbed me by the right foot and held on. I thought, golly, I've got to get at least a yard or two for the first down. So I finally jerked my foot right out of my shoe and took off. He was welcome to my shoe. I had great blocking all the way to the goal.
...from Iowa vs. Michigan State on 11/20/1976 - Link to source

When we came out to play the game and ISU ran out with their 'Beat Iowa' jerseys, I think that really set me in more of an intense mood to want to knock their heads off. I thought, 'What an insult.' That really put me in a foul mood fast. I was ready to hit someone.
...from Iowa vs. Iowa State on 9/17/1977 - Link to source

When you are faced with adversity, put the blinders on, and move ahead!
8/23/2022...

FAMOUS QUOTES about Jon Lazar

Bob Commings on 9/12/1978 - Link to source
Jon is an outstanding all-purpose back. He's a strong runner, a fine pass receiver and an exceptionally good blocker.
- Comments made prior to the 1978 season